Invalidtactics Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Please help, I cannot save any image I create under any location. System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\paint.net' is denied. at Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey.Win32Error(Int32 errorCode, String str) at Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey.CreateSubKeyInternal(String subkey, RegistryKeyPermissionCheck permissionCheck, Object registrySecurityObj, RegistryOptions registryOptions) at Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey.CreateSubKey(String subkey, RegistryKeyPermissionCheck permissionCheck) at PaintDotNet.SystemLayer.RegistrySettings.CreateSettingsKey(Boolean writable) in d:\src\pdn\paintdotnet\src\SystemLayer\RegistrySettings.cs:line 69 at PaintDotNet.SystemLayer.RegistrySettings.SetObject(String key, Object value) in d:\src\pdn\paintdotnet\src\SystemLayer\RegistrySettings.cs:line 169 at PaintDotNet.FileType.Save(Document input, Stream output, SaveConfigToken token, Surface scratchSurface, ProgressEventHandler callback, Boolean rememberToken) in d:\src\pdn\paintdotnet\src\Data\FileType.cs:line 278 at PaintDotNet.Controls.DocumentWorkspace.<>c__DisplayClass30.<DoSave>b__28() in d:\src\pdn\paintdotnet\src\PaintDotNet\Controls\DocumentWorkspace.cs:line 2954 at PaintDotNet.Functional.Func.Try(Action f) in d:\src\pdn\paintdotnet\src\Base\Functional\Func.cs:line 174 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BoltBait Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If you find paint.net in the start menu, right-click on it and choose "run as administrator". Do you still get the same problem then? Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invalidtactics Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Unfortunately, it does not solve the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 OK, looks to me that you have some major problem with your registry. I'm not sure how to fix that, but paint.net won't work right until that problem is solved. Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invalidtactics Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Yeah, it stopped working after I ran a scan on my registry using CCleaner. I'm not sure what to do, I've been using Paint.Net without a problem for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invalidtactics Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Would a system restore work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Would a system restore work? That's a GREAT place to start. My advice: NEVER use CCleaner. It tends to cause more problems than it fixes. Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Really? I'm a devotee. Quote ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Why would you run CCleaner? There's only 2 reasons, as far as I can see: 1) You're having a problem with your system - Instead of letting CCleaner run wild in your registry, I find it better to just deal with the specific problem you're having. A little Googling should get you to a specific answer to that problem. or 2) You're NOT having a problem you just think you should run a registry cleaner once in a while to keep your system "tuned up" - This couldn't be more stupid. If your system is running fine, there is NO REASON to run something like this. 2 Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invalidtactics Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 There was adware in my registry so I ran a scan. I just got back from using a system restore and the adware is back. The CCleaner scan in the registry fixed the problem last time, but MAY have damaged Paint.Net. You can see the adware, but there are many many other files in the list. Is there ones I should look for that relate to PDN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We're not CCleaner experts. That is a very long list in that screenshot. You'd be better off asking them why it's breaking paint.net. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeromus Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Of course I agree this is piriform's problem and not paint.net's, but in case youre curious: maximize the window, sort by registry key, and search for HKCU\Software\paint.net. You will probably find other entries in the sorted region of HKCU\Software so youll know when youve found that region, but it isn't guaranteed (I didn't have that many). Then you can find it's comments on why it's messed up. I only found "obsolete software". When I allowed it to just clean one of those, it said it was going to delete it, and it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colcoleman Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I have the sameproblem but it goes away if I "run as administrator..." Anyting I can do to fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooFuzz Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 If what you're saving is in a zipped file then extract the file it helped me i hope it helps you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooFuzz Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Also Instead of CCleaner to get rid of adware I would use Malware Bytes but if you have windows you can also use windows defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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